Giuseppe Begnoni HLCF

Energetic, fruity with an ester-rich aroma.

Ester-rich, fruity aroma
Smooth despite high ABV
Limited edition rarity
RumX community voice

Giuseppe Begnoni HLCF offers a vibrant nose with esters and tropical fruit, yet some find it too young, with a peppery, bitter palate requiring further aging.

157.38 €

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Bottler
RumX ID
RX19072
ABV
63,8%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Vintage
2020
Bottled
2023
Cask number
#328
Mark
HLCF
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
3 years
No. of bottles
668
Bottle volume
70cl
Velier • Hampden 2020   3yr   63,8% Giuseppe Begnoni HLCF

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    How does this rum taste?

    Giuseppe Begnoni HLCF is a 3-year-old limited edition rum from Hampden distillery, bottled by Velier at an ABV of 63.8%. This Jamaican rum, marked HLCF, bursts with youthful energy, offering ester-rich, tropical fruit aromas complemented by vanilla and almond hints. The palate reveals a fruity, peppery profile with nuances of banana, young wood, and roasted flavors. Users noted its vibrant nose but found its taste slightly raw and acidic, with some bitterness developing over time. Despite mixed reviews, it's appreciated for its lively character, though some wished for longer maturation to balance its youthful vigor.

    Aroma

    Tropical fruit Ester Banana Sherry

    Taste

    Banana Mango Bitter orange Fruity

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.3/10 28 reviews
    Top 39% Jamaica

    Sunday evening inside, after a rainy day - why not go to Jamaica? Very nicely made for a 3 year rum. Floral and ester-y in the nose, and a fruity mouth sensation that gives way to some funkyness and a rather long aftertaste

    Nice fruit basket with esters and light bitter notes. Still seems relatively young, but I like it very much!

    Wahnsinnig einladende Nase und unfassbar smooth and rund am Gaumen. Und das nach nur 3 Jahren Reifungszeit! Tolles Beispiel für das kurze Reifungszeit auch schon viel erreichen kann! Tolle süße und geile Aromatik nach Honig banane und Schwarztee sowie Kräutern in Symbiose! Trotz Sherry Finish wovon ich eigentlich kein Fan bin wirklich ein gelungener Rum, da dieser eher im Hintergrund bleibt. Positiv überrascht.

    Solid young Hampden, light almond tones. Matured shallowly. Alcohol still somewhat rough and unbalanced. Will certainly benefit from longer storage. Too expensive in terms of price.

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